Question

John buys a shirt that costs $16. The sales tax is 5%. How much does the shirt cost with the tax?

Answer 1

$16.80

Explanation:

1) Find 5% of $16

To find 5% of $16 we have to multiply the numbers together then divide the result by 100

• 16 × 5 = 80
• 80 ÷ 100 = 0.8

2) Add it onto $16

As there is 5% tax onto the shirt you need to add $0.80 onto $16 to get the final price

• $16 + $0.80 = $16.80

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